Director, PBP - Contractor

As a Director, People Business Partner contractor at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you will be a part of our growing People team to help our business meet its goals. The ideal candidate will contribute at both hands-on and strategic levels to cultivate an amazing and innovative workplace and culture. The ideal candidate will bring creative and effective ideas and solutions to a rapidly growing organization. The People team’s role is to attract, recruit, retain, develop, and motivate FBG team members to build an even stronger brand in talent and to contribute to a high-performing organization. The People Business Partner will work to create a fantastic employee experience.

This is a remote, 4 - 6+ months contract position that will provide support while we continue to build out our People Business Partner team.  This role does have the potential to be extended or be a full time role for the right candidate. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, contribute, and execute cross-functional, high impact, and future facing strategic initiatives independently. 
• Take ownership of business specific and company wide HR functions and programs demonstrating strong initiative and accountability.
• Provide input on company level goals and develop policies/standards that guides your team, clients, and influences the way we work as a company.  
• Prioritize partnership with executive leadership and proactively anticipate needs to enhance overall organizational culture and shape prioritization for each Executive’s organization. 
• Act as trusted advisors to the business, consulting senior leadership and executives on best practices and driving change from the top down.
• Empower leaders to build their people management skills, fostering a culture of continuous development to strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Proactively identify leadership/team gaps and make recommendations on best resources to leverage and/or initiate the creation of resources.  
• Identify and surface patterns to peers and leadership, communicating root causes, and plans to mitigate risks to the business. 
• Continuously share best practices, provide constructive feedback, and take ownership of closing foreseeable gaps to enable initiatives efficiently. 
• Expert in conducting data analysis to derive insights and execute data driven decisions. 

Experience and Skills

• 8 years+ HR or business partner experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas and strategies to diverse audiences, influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives with the ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative, meticulously executes ideas, and takes ownership to drive impactful outcomes.
• Breadth and depth of global strategic HR and employment law experience
• Extensive experience in designing and launching initiatives and cross-functional collaborations from inception, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Exhibits exceptional emotional intelligence and sound judgment, fostering effective partnerships and making informed decisions to support business objectives.
• Exceptional internal communication skills for local business comms support.  
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

 

If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

 

The base salary range for this role is $140,000 per year - $190,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming.*

 

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as th